National Security Adviser calls on FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi

Special Assistant for National Security Division Dr. Moeed Yousuf called on Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

According to the details, The regional situation, especially the recent aggression by India and other important issues were discussed during the meeting.

Speaking on the moment, Shah Mahmood Qureshi said India is jeopardizing the peace and stability of the entire region due to its aggressive intentions.  Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that the international community should take immediate notice of the Indian government’s growing extremism. During the meeting, the steps taken to repatriate Pakistanis stranded abroad due to Coronavirus and progress in this regard were also discussed in detail.

On Wednesday A total of 179 Pakistanis stranded in India due to the Covid-19 lockdown reached the country via Wagah border crossing.  The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) handed over the Pakistani nationals to officials of the Pakistan Rangers (Punjab). The India-Pakistan border was sealed due to the lockdown following the coronavirus pandemic.

Pakistan is conducting a special repatriation operation to bring back thousands of citizens stranded across the globe due to the coronavirus pandemic.

There are over 100,000 Pakistanis stranded in 88 countries, with a majority in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia, National Security Adviser Moeed Yusuf said earlier.

Several countries, including the US, UAE, and Saudi Arabia, have given permission for special flights by the national flag carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). “Laborers and daily wagers, who lost their jobs due to the coronavirus crisis or those whose visas have or are about to expire, brought back on priority.”